LEGO 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	8484
Release year	2011
Piece count	242
Minifigures	1
Theme	Cars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen, released in 2011 as part of the Cars line, has 242 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 107 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 8484

The inventory of set 8484 lists 242 pieces, spare parts excluded: 107 different lots (one shape in one color) for 87 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8484

Main color: red, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (25%) and orange (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	85	35%
Black	60	25%
Orange	26	11%
Light Bluish Gray	14	5.8%
White	14	5.8%
Yellow	10	4.1%
Medium Blue	10	4.1%
Dark Bluish Gray	5	2.1%
Pearl Gold	4	1.7%
Tan	3	1.2%
Other colors (4)	10	4.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	75	31%
Bricks Curved	25	10%
Bricks Sloped	21	8.7%
Tiles	16	6.6%
Wheels and Tyres	16	6.6%
Bricks	15	6.2%

Most common parts in set 8484

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Orange	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	9
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	8
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Red	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper 4287b	Black	6
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top 6091	Red	6
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	5
Plate 1 x 10 4477	Red	5
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	4
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] 32064b	Black	4

79 of the 87 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8484

5 part shapes in set 8484 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs with Smiling Mouth Right Half Print 93606pr0001	Red
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge and Eye on White Background Print Right 6179pr0006	Red
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs with Smiling Mouth Left Half Print (L. McQueen) 93606pr0002	Red
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge and Eye on White Background Print Left 6179pr0007	Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 8484-1 96195

Rebuilding set 8484 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8484 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8156 Ferrari FXX 1:17	28%	626	2008
8679 Tokyo International Circuit	27%	849	2011
8143 Ferrari 1:17 F430 Challenge	26%	690	2007
8486 Mack's Team Truck	25%	379	2011

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8484 within its line

With 242 pieces, set 8484 ranks #9 out of 24 Cars sets in our database, which have an average of 220 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #90.

Included minifigures

Guido, Light AquaQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen have?

LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen has 242 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Cars theme.

What year was LEGO set 8484 released?

Set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen was released in 2011 and belongs to the Cars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8484?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8484?

The instructions for LEGO set 8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8484.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8484?

Red, with 85 out of 242 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (25%) and orange (11%).

How many different parts does set 8484 contain?

Set 8484 has 107 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 87 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in orange, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 8484 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs with Smiling Mouth Right Half Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8484?

Set 8156 Ferrari FXX 1:17, released in 2008: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.